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The economic atmosphere for independent owner/drivers, the very type of racer this sport was founded on, is difficult enough these days. Most have given up long ago. However, there are a handful left in the upper NASCAR series, but, with the exception of one or two, all struggle to compete against the high end, multi-car, well funded high tech teams. It has been that way for Mike Harmon for as long as he can remember. Mike started racing in his home state of Alabama when he was a teenager and raced against some of the drivers who eventually became known as the infamous Alabama gang. Harmon is also well known for surviving what has been described by many as the ... FULL STORY »

Well hello again loyal readers and other folks and welcome to the latest in my witty perceptions of the NASCAR goins on. I do try to cover the most important happenins to everyone, includin' myself, of course, but at times ... FULL STORY »

Without a doubt, the October 11 race at Rockingham Speedway could be one of the best races of the 2009 ARCA RE/MAX Series season. And not because it’s the final race of the year, but a new rising star could ... FULL STORY »

You all have seen this good looking young driver before. He's been behind the wheel of various race cars in last few years in his quest to land a quality ride with just the right team and sponsor. You have ... FULL STORY »

Well loyal readers and other folks, here we are on the threshold of, if memory serves me properly and at my age who knows, the 6th Chase Sprint Cup Championship determinin' 10 race run beginin' with Loudon this Sunday and ... FULL STORY »

With the 2009 ARCA RE/MAX Series and the USAR Racing Series seasons dwindling down, two of the most prominent and sometimes overlooked racing sanctions in the United States will head or as I like to call it – lead themselves ... FULL STORY »

I guess I should start this here writin' off by explainin' my month or so absence to my many loyal readers. Evelyn, darlin', you are just "spot on" as good ol' BP used to say. I did so need a ... FULL STORY »

Billy Bad Bu _ _ ? And TonyPosted 05.28.09
Well, I am going to try this writin' business one more time. I kinda like it. Not too many people around here listen to me. Nitwits! I think they think I'm talkin' to hear my teeth rattle. As those silly girls in Hollywood say, "As if?"
I just got to ...FULL STORY »

Talladega NotesPosted 04.29.09
Well race fans I just got back from Dega and what a fiasco we had there. Ol' Edwards hit it on the head when he said NASCAR is gonna wait until somebody gets killed to change anything. You may want to take a look back in IRA's archives to see ...FULL STORY »

Green Flag Black Flag – Shelby 427Posted 03.02.09
A "Cheers & Jeers" In Auto Racing For Over 11-years
If your a Kyle Busch fan, you're definitely going to be throwing out the green flag on his pole position, but will want to throw out a black flag to the engine department on having to change engines, forcing Kyle to ...FULL STORY »

Childress Named 2008 NASCAR Home Depot HumanitarianPosted 12.11.08
Last week a trip to New York City was not just about the awards ceremony for the NASCAR Sprint Champion. The day before, on December 4th at Cipriani during the NPMA Myers Brothers Media Luncheon, Richard Childress received the 2008 NASCAR Home Depot Humanitarian Award and $100,000 for the Childress ...FULL STORY »

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